Breast and Cervical Cancer ProgramWomen's Health Check Link

Every woman is at risk for breast and cervical cancer, and the risk gets greater as you get older. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Women’s Health Check program offers FREE mammograms and Pap tests for women who qualify. South Central Public Health District is the local contracting coordinator for district 5.

To see if you qualify for free mammograms or Pap tests, contact Women's Health Check in the Twin Falls office at 737-5935, or call the Idaho Careline by dialing 211. If you live in another area of the state, call 1-800-926-2588 to find out about the Women's Health Check program in your area.

Click on the Women’s Health Check logo (right) for more information.

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Breast Cancer Resources

Operation Pink Bag

Breast Cancer Risk Factors

Breast Cancer in Idaho Factsheet


Ask Me

"Ask Me" is a community-based education program utilizing volunteer partners to promote breast cancer screenings. The goal of the "Ask Me" program is to increase the number of women receiving mammograms. Ask Me About a Mammogram


  • Volunteers will wear an apron or button/pin/sticker that has the "Ask Me" logo on them. When someone inquires about what "Ask Me" is or asks for information about breast cancer screenings, volunteers hand them a card with more information about breast cancer screenings.

  • Volunteers do not have to be an expert at breast cancer screenings. They will simply be telling the person that by calling the number on the card, they can receive more information about free breast cancer screenings for women who qualify financially.

  • Volunteers/Employers can choose how often they want to promote the "Ask Me" program. For example, one site might choose the first week of every month, while another site does the first Monday of every month. Another site might choose to do it for a whole month. There is flexibility in this program.

For more information about the "Ask Me" program, contact the program coordinator.


Advisory Group

An advisory group has been formed to address breast cancer in this region. Please contact the program coordinator if you are interested.

Meeting Schedules


South Central Public Health District * Katz Conference Room
1020 Washington St. N. * Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
(College of Southern Idaho campus)


2013 Meeting Schedule

June 13

September 12

October 10

November 14

8:30-9:30 a.m.

 


Colon Cancer Resources

Screen for Life Detailed Facts on Screening
Pruebas de detección de cáncer colorrectal

CDC Colorectal Cancer homepage

American Cancer Society

List of Local Colon Cancer Screening Providers

Last Updated March 21, 2013 11:54 AM      © 2008 South Central Public Health District